Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 4

Na m e : ___ Date: _

Directions: These signal clues may tell you that something is about to happen or emphasize

something important. Here are some signal words and phrases. Write them under

the correct heading.

Hey, whiz kid. Remember that categorizing

information helps to get it into your brain’s

memory board.

Where— a place Sequence — time and order

Continuation— more ideas coming Importance — be sure to note this

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

4. _____

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

4. _____

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

4. _____

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

4. _____

• in addition • most of all • near • across


• little by little • more • first • again


• a key point • beyond • during • since


• furthermore • above all • next to • a major factor